We are personal compensation lawyers for public liability claims in the Northern Territory. If you’re injured in any public place, there may be options to claim compensation. There is a variety of circumstances which could lead to a public liability claim. Your injury may have occurred in a place controlled by a private person/entity (for example, a shopping centre or supermarket) or a government authority (for example, on a footpath or in a state school). If you can show that your injury happened because of someone else’s negligence, then we can assist you in making what is called a ‘public liability’ claim for appropriate compensation.
Public Liability claims can arise from the following
This list is not exhaustive. There may also be many other situations where you could pursue a public liability claim in the NT. Here are just a few.
- Slips and falls at private residences
- Injuries in a rental property
- Slips and falls in a public place (for example, a shopping centre)
- Boat (marine) accidents
- Injuries at a school or university
- Sports field accidents
- Recreational activities (for example, accidents at public pools, rock climbing, sky diving, go-kart racing)
- Dog attacks
If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should seek expert and experienced legal advice as soon as possible.
First steps if you’ve been injured in a public place in the Northern Territory?
- Report the incident and your injuries to the relevant person/entity, that you have suffered an injury at their premises (eg if shopping centre, then call the Centre management to report the injury, then follow that up with an email to them);
- Take any photos of the scene of the accident with your phone (and save them);
- If there are any witnesses present when you suffered your injury, try to get their names and contact phone numbers;
- Seek medical treatment straight away and make sure you tell the doctor how you hurt yourself (this is very important);
- Get legal advice as soon as you’re feeling up to it (the sooner the better so that your lawyer can review the facts and take necessary steps to protect evidence, get statements etc)
What compensation is available with a public liability claim?
You are entitled to seek damages to compensate you for:
- your pain and suffering generally due to the injuries you sustained;
- any loss of income (earnings etc) due to your injuries preventing you from working;
- any out-of-pocket expenses you incur due to treatment of your injuries;
- in some cases, you can seek compensation because you have needed family and/or friends to provide you with assistance (due to your injuries).
Hall Payne knows that when you have an injury, it is a very challenging time. Pain and/or financial stress can make the situation overwhelming. You may not be able to work for a period of time which adds further pressure. The sooner a claim is made and accepted, the sooner you’ll receive compensation.
How long will my public liability claim take?
There is no single answer to this question. Each case is different. However, the sooner your claim is lodged and finalised, the sooner you can move on with your life.
Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our expert public liability compensation lawyers to discuss your claim circumstances.
How much will it cost me to make a public liability claim?
Hall Payne will provide you with a free initial consultation to discuss your injury and the circumstances around it. The circumstances for each public liability claim are unique. We will provide an estimate of legal costs and the likely time frames that will apply to your claim.
If we consider you have reasonable prospects of success, we will act for you on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.
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